Program on Advancing Local Foods April 19 at State Fairgrounds

A program titled "Improving Our Local Food System" is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19 in the Empire Room at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Anyone from farmers, processors, distributors, community partners, educators or policymakers should come to talk about how to advance the local food system in Central New York.

The program will consist of three panelist discussions on the topics of Food Distribution Models, the Emerging Brewing Industry and Accessing New Markets. Through this collaborative effort, all sections of our local food system will be brought together for an opportunity to learn, connect, share, and collaborate.

There is no fee to attend. To register,go to www.cceonondaga.org/events

Onondaga County Will Choose New Dairy Princess May 29

The Onondaga County dairy princess for 2015 will be crowned at an event from 7 to 9 p.m. May 29 at the Tully Train Station.

The event, put on by the Onondaga County Dairy Promotion Committee, will include dinner with Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 5 to 11 and under age 5 are free.

Please RSVP by May 26 by calling Jean Reed at 683-5409 or Trisha Rohe at 492-1510.

Program Set for November on Land Plans

Everyone should have a plan on what to do with his or her land in the future.

If you don't know how to get a plan going, plan to attend an upcoming seminar put on by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County.

Go to http://www.extendonondaga.org/events-10/loveyourland2014/ for more information.

Nutrition Educators at Price Chopper This Friday

Want to get the most out of your grocery store visits?

Then check this out -- http://www.extendonondaga.org/events-10/nutrition-educators-at-pricechopper-for-world-food-day-this-friday/

Great even coming up Friday at Price Chopper.

Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County Offering Farming 101 Courses

Want to learn to grow your own food? 

Want to start farming?

Go to http://www.extendonondaga.org/events-10/farming-101-workshops/ this link and find out about some courses coming up to help you out.

Day On The Farm Event Aug. 2 in Manlius

From Cooperative Extension:

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County, Onondaga County Farm Bureau and Onondaga County Soil and Water Conservation District for our "DAY ON THE FARM" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Aug. 2 at the Tre-G Farm in Manlius.

This is a free event that's open to the public and a great opportunity to get up close and personal with the daily operations on a working dairy farm. 

The farm is located at 8183 US Route 20 in Manlius. The Tully FFA kids will serve a chicken barbecue lunch as well! Lots of activities for the kids (and kids at heart).

Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County Conducts Beef 101 Program

Not sure what you want to do in your retirement?

How about farming?

Go to http://www.extendonondaga.org/events-10/raising-beef-cattle-101-2014/ to find out more about a series of programs being conducted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County that might help you in your decision.